“Thank you, Master Cai. Today’s lesson was enjoyable, and I really learned a lot.” TangShi bowed to her teacher, holding her bag as she was readying to leave and thanked him again for today. Time was passing so fast being in this school and her daily schedule here was a highlight of her life. She had found her love of painting again and her days were passing in relative happiness, compared to before.

“You are a good student. Rong was right about your talent and dedication, and I am enjoying seeing your skills grow, Miss. Lei.”

“That means a lot, thank you. I am so happy here, that words cannot...